Coorabell vs Federal
Federal (median $1,670,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Coorabell ($2,250,000). Over the past year, Coorabell (+18.4%) ran 25.6 percentage points ahead of Federal (-7.2%) on house-price growth.
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Coorabell and Federal side by side
| Measure | Coorabell | Federal |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,250,000 | $1,670,000 |
| Median unit | $366,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.4% | -7.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1055 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 481 | 784 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1761 mm | 1761 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Federal scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coorabell (1055) sits above Federal (1047).
- For buyers
- Federal is the lower entry point at $1,670,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Coorabell carries both higher gross yield (2.31% vs 1.93%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Coorabell edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1047).
Coorabell vs Federal: common questions
Is Coorabell or Federal cheaper to buy in?
Federal has the lower median house price at $1,670,000, roughly 26% below Coorabell ($2,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Coorabell or Federal?
Over the past 12 months, Coorabell grew +18.4% vs -7.2% in Federal, a gap of 25.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Coorabell or Federal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coorabell scores 1055 vs 1047 in Federal. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Coorabell or Federal?
Federal scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Coorabell or Federal?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.31% in Coorabell vs 1.93% in Federal. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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